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as in plots
a small piece of land that is developed or available for development
bought a secluded property in the mountains
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as in characteristics
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind
the ability to be magnetized is a common property of metals
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Recent Examples of properties
Kids stay, eat, and play for free at sister all-inclusive properties, Alexandra Resort and Blue Haven Resort.
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Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Home prices far exceed local wages The city's Housing and Community Empowerment Department reported that Dallas has a viable supply of homes — but largely for buyers who can afford properties priced at $400,000 and up.
—Steve Pickett, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
In law enforcement affidavits seeking to collect DNA and guns and search the properties of influential farmer Michael Abatti, investigators lay out a detailed narrative of how his estranged wife, Kerri Ann Abatti, was killed.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Tandem solar cells Perovskites are a special class of crystalline materials with superior energy-absorbing properties compared to silicon, which is used in solar cells.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
As in many of its properties, the spa also offers detox and sleeping options too, to enhance health even on vacation.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Many polyphenols have antioxidant properties.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 31 Mar. 2026
James misrepresented how two of her properties in Illinois and Florida would be used in home insurance filings with Universal Property Insurance and Allstate Insurance Company, the new filings read, according to MS Now.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 26 Mar. 2026
Officers are searching two properties in north London, a few miles from the scene of the attack in Golders Green.
—Arkansas Online, 26 Mar. 2026
Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Home prices far exceed local wages The city's Housing and Community Empowerment Department reported that Dallas has a viable supply of homes — but largely for buyers who can afford properties priced at $400,000 and up.
—Steve Pickett, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
In law enforcement affidavits seeking to collect DNA and guns and search the properties of influential farmer Michael Abatti, investigators lay out a detailed narrative of how his estranged wife, Kerri Ann Abatti, was killed.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Tandem solar cells Perovskites are a special class of crystalline materials with superior energy-absorbing properties compared to silicon, which is used in solar cells.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
As in many of its properties, the spa also offers detox and sleeping options too, to enhance health even on vacation.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Many polyphenols have antioxidant properties.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 31 Mar. 2026
James misrepresented how two of her properties in Illinois and Florida would be used in home insurance filings with Universal Property Insurance and Allstate Insurance Company, the new filings read, according to MS Now.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 26 Mar. 2026
Officers are searching two properties in north London, a few miles from the scene of the attack in Golders Green.
—Arkansas Online, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for properties
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From large commercial operations to small-scale organic plots, farmers across Illinois and the country are trying to weather the sharp spike in agricultural costs driven by a conflict thousands of miles from their fields.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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And his writing evolved along with the series, as the characters grew more morally complex, and the plots became more intricate and convoluted.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
27 Mar. 2026
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Riboua argued that the Guards’ ideology can be mainly characterized by a pragmatism with hardliner characteristics.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2026
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The interactive Olaf can speak and engage in conversations, and his mannerisms and characteristics are spot on.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2026
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That bacteria lives naturally in the gastrointestinal and reproductive tracts of chickens, said Kimberly Baker, associate extension specialist at Clemson University.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Some religious tracts and pamphlets had been sent by radio preachers after Mama or Daddy had mailed them a dollar.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
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Clicking into the title will give you even more information, including a blurb about what parents need to know, a breakdown of potential concerns and positive qualities about the book, and reviews from kids.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Many plants are admired for their striking aesthetic qualities, and flowers such as tulips, lilies, sunflowers, and daisies beautify fields, gardens, windowsills, and bouquets the world over.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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The other day, an observer decided to follow one of these parcels, chosen at random—a featherweight, toaster-size box from Sephora, addressed to 235 West Forty-eighth Street—and chart its journey.—
Henry Alford,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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The national monument is located on two parcels of national forest land, one in the historic Camp Hale area west of Copper Mountain and south of Vail Pass, the other on either side of the Tenmile Range east of Copper Mountain.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2026
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Xbox's most helpful features, such as Quick Resume, will work as expected when games are launched from the card.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
28 Mar. 2026
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The moon will be roughly the size of a basketball in the view of the astronauts, who will examine its surface for color, lighting, rock types and other features.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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Our dynamic modern life demands similar attributes in our clothes.—
Laird Borrelli-Persson,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2026
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Those attributes have led Bank of America analysts to adopt a constructive outlook on CoreWeave over the medium and longer terms.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2026
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How a child responds to peer pressure can highlight different traits.—
Amy Morin,
Parents,
3 Apr. 2026
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These are seven quietly powerful traits that the most emotionally secure people share.—
Jessica Weiss,
CNBC,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Properties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/properties. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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